Description

This Glazed Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake is a delightful treat made with juicy clementines and olive oil, offering an irresistible flavor. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar
4 to 5 clementines, sliced no thicker than 1/4 of an inch plus more for zest and juicing (1 bag)
1–¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons clementine zest, from about 4 clementines
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh squeezed clementine juice
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ (or 180℃).
Spray a 9" cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour in the melted butter. Sprinkle the light brown sugar over the butter.
Arrange thin slices of clementines over the sugar layer.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a small bowl, rub the sugar with the zest until it resembles wet sand.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs lightly, then add the zesty sugar, juicing clementines, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating between the two, ending with flour. Pour the batter over the clementines and tap the pan to release air bubbles.
Bake the cake in the middle rack of the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
Cool the cake for 10 minutes before running a knife around the edges and inverting onto a cake plate.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream.
Store wrapped in plastic in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Notes

Make sure to zest only the colorful part of the clementines, avoiding the bitter white pith.
If you prefer a stronger flavor, you can add a bit more clementine juice.
This cake is best enjoyed the day after baking as the flavors meld beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg